Mesh building takes a special kind of ......! I've done it, I can do it, but it's not my favorite build anymore! Tedious doesn't even begin to cover it! You need to oxidize your wick, oxidize the coil, then put them all together without creating a hot spot.
I"m not trying to discourage you at all, it's very rewarding, but you have to have the patience to deal with them to start with.
I find the vape on the new style gennies, I have the Theoroum, to be just about as good as anything I got with SS mesh, using cotton.
Look for the Kracken, an RSST or even do some searching and you can find an IHybrid pure for $5 plus shipping! Good luck and keep us up to date on how it goes for you.